Ken Martin elected new chair of Democratic National Committee

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor chair to lead party still reeling from extensive losses

Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor party, won the crowded race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday.

The move provides Martin with a powerful perch to determine the messaging and trajectory of a party that is still reeling from its extensive losses in the November election and confronting four more years of Donald Trump’s leadership.

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Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee

Six candidates ended up running to lead the Democratic National Committee.
CBS News - 19m
What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC

Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the DNC ...
The Hill - 2h
Who Is Ken Martin, the New Leader of the D.N.C.?

Democrats elected a Midwesterner and behind-the-scenes operator to take charge of a party still reeling from defeat.
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Live updates: Trump tariff threats materialize; Minnesota's Ken Martin to lead Democrats

President Trump is slated to make good on his campaign promise and enact steep tariffs on the country’s top three trading partners Saturday. For months, Trump has threatened Canada and Mexico with ...
The Hill - 3h
Ken Martin elected next DNC chair

Minnesota state party chair Ken Martin was elected on Saturday as the next leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after securing more than 246 votes out of the 428 members who voted, ...
The Hill - 3h
Ken Martin elected new DNC chair

Minnesota Democratic Party Chairman Ken Martin has been elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
ABC News - 3h
Democratic National Committee Picks Next Chair: What to Watch For

Party insiders are gathering to elect the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, who will help steer the party forward after its crushing 2024 defeats.
The New York Times - 11h
Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair

Democrats will take their first tangible step this weekend to drag themselves forward from their 2024 election loss: electing the next chair of the DNC.
NBC News - 1d
Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements

The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.
CBS News - Jan. 13

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